The Well-Being Report
Third Monday of every month from 6:30 - 7:00pm
WDIY's Margaret McConnell with Dr. Samantha Shaak of the Leonard Parker Pool Institute for Health host monthly roundtable discussions on the social determinants of health and the impact on communities here in the Lehigh Valley and beyond. With special guests, Margaret and Dr. Shaak present ways to encourage healthier community outcomes with wide-ranging conversations about food security, early education and stable, affordable housing.
Latest Episodes
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Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Owen O'Neil, Executive Director of LANTA, about the value of reliable transportation for overall health and wellness. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Eric Ruth, Co-Founder and CEO of the Kellyn Foundation, about their work to provide healthy eating access and knowledge. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Brooke Griffiths, Executive Director of the Blue Zones Project in the Lehigh Valley, to talk about making healthy choices more accessible. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak kick off 2025 by reintroducing the show by its new name, explaining the change, and reiterating the focus of the show. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Nate Boateng and Veronica Gonzalez about Valley Health Partners' work to provide quality health care to all residents. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Kim Schaffer, Executive Director of Community Bike Works, to talk about their work to give youth independence through bicycles. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Trevor Tormann of the City of Allentown and Megan Briggs of the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation about recent workforce funding given to Allentown. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Laura Cole of the Allentown Mayor's Office about the city's ongoing efforts to encourage resident involvement. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak welcome Pool Fellows Nathan Boateng, Teri Haddad, and Darian Colbert to discuss how their involvement in the fellowship helps their community improvement efforts. -
Margaret McConnell and co-host Samantha Shaak talk with Melissa Monbouquette of the BUILD Health Challenge to talk about how multi-sector community partnerships contribute to health outcomes.
